Introduction: Protection issues are explored at this forum with speakers from the member companies, academia and various suppliers both in the UK and overseas. The scope of the forum covers supplier development, manufacturing, routine batch testing, installation, post installation testing and maintenance issues along with implications for safety and the environment. Failure modes are reviewed to improve protection scheme reliability along with analysis of asset management tools, techniques and technologies. Systems for specialist applications are explored, developed and introduced.

Objectives: This project will investigate quality control and consultancy services related to protective coatings for overhead line towers and substation plant.